Dee Side Cafe Bistro
Riverside café in Llangollen with a kids' menu, generous home-cooked food, fast service and window seats overlooking the rapids — cash only.

Restaurants · Llangollen
Open all day, so this works whether you're after breakfast with a toddler at 8am or a proper sit-down dinner, and people turning up without booking tend to get seated straight away even on a busy Friday or a Sunday in high tourist season. The room is calm rather than clattery — enough going on to cover a bit of noise, quiet enough to actually talk — and it's clean and comfortable, with buggy access, high chairs and outdoor tables. Food comes out fast, which matters when someone's hit the wall: pizzas with a crust worth eating, the amatriciana heaped with pancetta and parmesan, chicken and chorizo risotto, chunky chips. Portions are generous for ££, there's a kids' menu, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, and all chicken is halal. Even the loos get compliments — one visitor called the gender-neutral one "beautiful".

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Riverside café in Llangollen with a kids' menu, generous home-cooked food, fast service and window seats overlooking the rapids — cash only.
A well-loved cafe and hotel in Llangollen with a 4.8 rating and mid-range prices, easy for a family stop.
A family-run hotel bar and restaurant in Llangollen with outdoor seating, well rated by over 880 visitors.